Transformable mechanic's creeper

Abstract

A transformable mechanic's creeper is disclosed having an elongated creeper frame which includes a base and a seat assembly interconnected by at least one interlinking connector pivotally connected to the base and the seat assembly. The interlinking connector has a first pivot position in which the seat assembly is positioned generally in horizontal alignment with the base for defining a creeper position, and a second pivot position in which the seat assembly is positioned generally in vertical alignment with the base to define a seating position wherein the seat assembly and the base support a worker in an upright seating position. A removable insert pad carried within the elongated creeper frame supports a worker in a supine position support.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A transformable mechanic's creeper for use by a worker, said creeper transforming between a horizontal position for supporting said worker working underneath said automobile in a supine position and a seat position for supporting said worker working in an upright seating position, said creeper comprising: an elongated creeper frame;   a base included in said elongated creeper frame;   a plurality of castors, depending from said elongated creeper frame, said castors supporting said elongated creeper frame on a work floor providing said elongated creeper frame with mobility;   a seat assembly interconnected in said elongated creeper frame with said base;   at least one interlinking connector linking said seat assembly and base;   said interlinking connector having a first end pivotally connected to said base, and a second end pivotally connected to said seat assembly;   said interlinking connector having a first pivot position in which said seat assembly is positioned generally in horizontal alignment with said base to define a creeper position;   said interlinking connector having a second pivot position in which said seat assembly is positioned generally in vertical alignment with said base to define a seating position wherein said seat assembly and said base support said worker seated;   a first plurality of stops carried by one of said interlinking connector and said base, said first plurality of stops engaging the other of said base and interlinking connector to maintain said interlinking connector above said base; and   a second plurality of stops carried by one of said interlinking connector and said seat assembly, said second plurality of stops engaging the other of said seat assembly and interlinking connector to maintain said seat assembly above said base.   
     
     
       2. The mechanic's creeper of claim 1 wherein said seat assembly is longitudinally spaced from said base when said interlinking connector is in said first pivot position providing said elongated creeper frame with sufficient length to support said worker lying in a supine position. 
     
     
       3. The mechanic's creeper of claim 1 wherein said base includes a base recess for receiving said insert pad thereby maintaining said insert pad within a predescribed height above a work floor. 
     
     
       4. The mechanic's creeper of claim 3 wherein said seat assembly includes a seat recess for receiving said insert pad thereby maintaining said insert pad within a predescribed height above a work floor. 
     
     
       5. The mechanic's creeper of claim 1 wherein said seat assembly includes at least one castor providing said mechanic's creeper mobility when said interlinking connector is in said first pivot position. 
     
     
       6. The mechanic's creeper of claim 1 wherein said interlinking connector includes a first and second interlinking connector each pivotally connected to said seat assembly and base. 
     
     
       7. The mechanic's creeper of claim 1 including at least one retention element carried by said elongated creeper frame retaining said seat and base vertical in said second pivot position to maintain said seating position. 
     
     
       8. The mechanic's creeper of claim 1 including a connector retention element, and a seat retention element maintaining said seat assembly generally parallel above said base when said interlinking connector is in said second pivot position. 
     
     
       9. The mechanic's creeper of claim 1 wherein said second plurality of stops are carried by said seat assembly. 
     
     
       10. The mechanic's creeper of claim 1 wherein said seat assembly includes a pair of spaced legs interconnected with a brace, said brace carrying a seat for supporting said worker in a seating position. 
     
     
       11. A transformable mechanic's creeper for use by a worker working on an automobile or the like, said mechanic's creeper transforming between a horizontal position for supporting said worker working underneath said automobile in a supine position and transforming into a seat position for supporting said worker working in an upright position, said mechanic's creeper comprising: an elongated creeper frame;   a base included in said elongated creeper frame;   a seat assembly interconnected in said elongated creeper frame with said base;   at least one interlinking connector linking said seat assembly and base;   said interlinking connector having a first end pivotally connected to said base, and a second end pivotally connected to said seat assembly;   said interlinking connector having a first pivot position in which said seat assembly is positioned generally in horizontal alignment with said base to define a creeper position, and said base and seat assembly being disposed near opposing ends of said elongated creeper frame in said creeper position;   a removable insert pad carried by said seat assembly and said base when said interlinking connector is in said first pivot position to support said worker in a supine position;   said interlinking connector having a second pivot position in which said seat assembly is positioned generally in vertical alignment with said base to define a seating position wherein said seat assembly and said base to support said worker seated;   said removable insert pad being removed from said creeper frame where said interlinking connector is in said second pivot position; and   a plurality of castors depending from said elongated creeper frame.   
     
     
       12. The mechanic's creeper of claim 11 including a first plurality of stops carried by one of said interlinking connector and said base, said stops engaging the other of said base and interlinking connector to maintain said interlinking connector above said base. 
     
     
       13. The mechanic's creeper of claim 12 including a second plurality of stops carried by one of said seat assembly or said interlinking connector, said second plurality stops engaging the other of said seat assembly and interlinking connector to maintain said seat assembly above said base.